Lithia Loop Trail Marathon
Saturday, November 4, 2023 @ 8am Ashland OR
Registration:
Price:
Marathon $80
Mini-Marathon $60
10k Marathon $40
Course:
Starting and finishing in Lithia Park the course circumnavigates the Ashland watershed accumulating 7,200 feet of elevation change on dirt roads and trails with approximately 2 miles of asphalt.
NEW for 2023, a Mini-Marathon (13.1 miles) and 10k Trail Run that will start with Marathon runners at 8am. The race will stay on the Loop course, running counter clock-wise until the 10k runners will turn right on the Wonder Trail where participants will follow the lower Wonder Trail back down to Lithia Park. Mini Marathon participants will follow marathon runners past the Lower Horn Gap Road and AS where they will deviate from the full and take Ricketey Trail and climb to the 2060 Rd junction. From there they will turn right and head back down 2060 take a left on the 300 Road and eventually enter upper Wonder trail and descend to Lower Wonder and back down to the back of Lithia Park.
Map/Profile:
Click here to view interactive Strava data on the race course.
Facilities:
Parking and bathrooms are available in Lithia Park.
Awards:
Special awards to overall male and female winners. Awards and prizes will be presented after the race at Pioneer Hall (located near the race start).
Time Limit:
6 Hours-ish
Aid Stations:
There will be 5 well stocked aid stations along the course. We will be providing SKRATCH electrolyte drink as well as GU energy gels.
Race Photos:
Special thanks to our photographer friends! They brave the seasonal elements to capturing all our wonderful race memories.
Crew:
There are two spots along the course to meet your runner - mile 20 (Four Corners aid station) and mile 23 (White Rabbit trailhead). If you decide to meet your runner you'll have to pick either one of the locations to meet them. The drive time is too long between both aid stations. Here are maps to drive to Four Corners and White Rabbit.
Entry & Return Policy:
Space is limited to the first 300 runners. $80 entry fee for the marathon, $60 for Mini and $40 for 10k. T-shirts to those entered before 11/3. Race day entry fee: $90, no shirt. Post race food and beverages are included with your race entry. Checks can be made out to Rogue Valley Runners. Sorry, no refunds will be given.
Registration & Packet Pick-up:
Race Rules:
2. Littering is strictly prohibited.
3. Runners must stay on designated trail at all times.
4. Runners must be respectful of all volunteers and park staff
Volunteers:
If you are interested in contributing to this great event please send an email to our volunteer coordinator.
Getting Here:
The closest airport is in Medford Oregon (MFR), which is a 20 min drive from the start in downtown Ashland.
Hotel Accomodations:
Ashland, OR
The Ashland Springs Hotel, located 3 blocks from Lithia Park and the start of the LLTM, is offering runners a special room rate. To make your reservation, call 888-795-4545 to receive your discount. Or click here to send an email.
Other local options include: Palm Cottages, Super 8, Holiday Inn Express, Plaza Inn Ashland, Econo Lodge
Thank You 2022 Sponsor:
The Pine to Palm 100 Mile Endurance Run is authorized under a special use permit event issued by the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.